1. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
chapter 7
(All pictures taken from Google Images.)

2. mimicking—p. 100—imitating; copying
mimes

3. radiates—p. 101—projects; glows
The sun’s rays go out in all directions.

4. bleak—p. 103—without hope or encouragement; depressing; dreary
sky is black = bleak

5. drawled—p. 106—said in a slow manner, usually prolonging the vowels
Vowels are drawn out.

6. cocksure—p. 109—confident; certain
sure of yourself

7. recurring—p. 110—occurring again
every two weeks
occurring = happening once
recurring = happening again

8. aghast—p. 112—filled with sudden fright or horror
I was aghast when I saw a ghost.

9. exploits—p. 113—adventure; stunt; escapade
Exploits are exciting.

10. contemptuously—p. 115—with deep hatred or disapproval
You are tempting me to say something mean.